1 non-QB question for every AFC team entering camp

Every NFL team has question marks with training camps set to begin and the regular season weeks away. Quarterbacks normally steal the headlines, so we're going a different route by identifying one major question that doesn't center on each club's passer.

Below are the biggest questions in the AFC entering camp. Tap a team's abbreviation below to read its entry, and check back Friday for the NFC version.

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Baltimore Ravens

➡️ How do Ravens transition from Andrews to Likely?

It felt like the Ravens could've flipped the page from Mark Andrews to Isaiah Likely as their leading tight end last season, but Andrews got better as the season progressed. Still, the former Pro Bowler averaged under 40 yards per game for the first time in six years, while Likely set career highs with 42 catches, 477 yards, and six touchdowns. It'll be interesting to see what Baltimore does next with both players entering contract years and Andrews turning 30 in September.

Buffalo Bills

👀 Will Cook practice without new contract?

Entering his rookie deal's final year, James Cook has said he hopes the Bills will pay him what he deserves. He was in attendance for minicamp and is expected to report for training camp. However, would the 25-year-old consider a hold-in to get an extension after amassing 2,834 yards and 24 touchdowns from scrimmage in the past two seasons?

Cincinnati Bengals

🤷 Will Hendrickson, Stewart report?

Thanks to contract disputes, Cincinnati could contend with some notable absences to start camp. The team has yet to extend Trey Hendrickson after he led the NFL in sacks last season, and first-round rookie Shemar Stewart remains unsigned. Subpar defensive performances cost the Bengals a playoff spot, so they need their best edge rushers firing on all cylinders as soon as possible.

Cleveland Browns

😤 How can Stefanski's more physical camp help?

Kevin Stefanski wants to make the Browns tougher after they suffered from injuries and seemingly weren't as physical as their opponents at times last season. Cleveland revamped its health and performance staff and reports from minicamp stated that the players' intensity was higher. We'll know more about this culture change at training camp. It could help the Browns bounce back and even save Stefanski's job, as another poor season would likely lead to a coaching change in Cleveland.

Denver Broncos

🃏 What does Engram bring to the offense?

Denver signed Evan Engram to address an obvious need after its No. 1 tight end in 2024, Adam Trautman, only managed 188 yards. But Engram could be more than TE1. Sean Payton pitched him on a "Joker" role, as the coach looks for a playmaker with standout catching skills to create mismatches in the middle of the field. Payton successfully deployed the likes of Jimmy Graham, Reggie Bush, Alvin Kamara, and Darren Sproles in that role in the past. Engram could be a good fit in Denver; he ranked second among TEs in yards after the catch in 2023, and the 2024 Broncos placed in the top 10 in that category.

Houston Texans

🤠 How does new-look OL come together?

Every starting spot in the Texans' O-line could be up for grabs after they parted ways with three starters. Houston mixed different offensive line combinations during OTAs, but its first configuration featured left tackle Cam Robinson, left guard Laken Tomlinson, center Jake Andrews, right guard Tytus Howard, and right tackle Blake Fisher. Still in the mix are four interior linemen in Jarrett Patterson, Juice Scruggs, Ed Ingram, and Jaylon Thomas, and three tackles in rookie Aireontae Ersery, Austin Deculus, and Trent Brown, who has experience on both sides but has been sidelined due to injury.

Indianapolis Colts

🐎 Will the young pass-rushers step up?

Indy has invested heavily in its front four in recent years but is still waiting for results. The Colts used their first two picks in 2021 on edge rushers, including Kwity Paye, who has yet to post more than nine sacks in a season. Indianapolis made Laiatu Latu the first defender drafted in 2024, but the pass-rusher was inconsistent as a rookie. This year, the Colts took edge rusher JT Tuimoloau 45th overall after ranking 24th in pressures.

Jacksonville Jaguars

🌟 How will Jaguars deploy Travis Hunter?

The two-way star dominated college football by standing out on offense and defense, and now everyone wants to know how Jacksonville will utilize him in the pros. The rookie wide receiver/cornerback practiced at both positions during minicamp in June, and training camp will give us an even better indication of what the Jaguars expect from him.

Kansas City Chiefs

💪 Who starts on left side of O-line?

The left tackle spot has been a concern for the Chiefs, who couldn't find consistency at the position for most of 2024 due to injuries and subpar play. Their solution was moving Joe Thuney from guard to tackle, but Thuney is now gone. First-round rookie Josh Simmons, who's recovering from a knee injury, and free-agency acquisition Jaylon Moore are expected to fight for a spot to protect Patrick Mahomes' blind side. Kingsley Suamataia, drafted in Round 2 in '24 as a left tackle, is transitioning to left guard, where he'll compete with Mike Caliendo.

Los Angeles Chargers

🏃 What can we expect from revamped RB room?

Jim Harbaugh's and Greg Roman's first season with the Chargers made it clear that their offense needs an efficient run game to function, and Los Angeles enters training camp with more upside after using a first-round pick on Omarion Hampton and signing four-time 1,000-yard rusher Najee Harris. With J.K. Dobbins leading the way, Harbaugh's outfit finished 2024 with the 12th-most rushing attempts, but it ranked 18th in EPA/carry.

Las Vegas Raiders

🎰 How quickly can Carroll change the culture?

Among other major offseason changes, the Raiders welcomed a new head coach, hiring Pete Carroll and giving him a much-improved roster led by quarterback Geno Smith and this year's top running back prospect, Ashton Jeanty. They're hoping Carroll - one of the most respected coaches of his generation - will reshape a franchise that's cycled through numerous coaches and QBs in the past two decades while dealing with endless off-field distractions and losing seasons. The Raiders, who haven't won a playoff game since 2003, also welcomed Tom Brady as a minority owner and John Spytek as general manager this year.

Miami Dolphins

⛽ Does Waller have anything left in tank?

The Dolphins made a surprise trade for Darren Waller, who's trying to extend his NFL career after announcing his retirement after the 2023 season. The timing of Waller's unexpected return is great, as Miami is looking for a new TE1 after trading away Jonnu Smith. But it remains to be seen how much Waller - a two-time 1,000-yard tight end - can still contribute. He turns 33 in September and hasn't played a full season since 2020.

New England Patriots

🤨 Is Diggs good enough to carry WR room?

Surrounding Drake Maye with better receivers was a must after DeMario Douglas was New England's leading WR with 621 yards in '24. So the Patriots added Stefon Diggs, Mack Hollins, and third-round rookie Kyle Williams. Diggs is supposed to be the No. 1 guy, but the four-time Pro Bowler turns 32 this year and suffered a torn ACL in October. Training camp will give us a better idea of whether Diggs and Co. will be able to help Maye.

New York Jets

🤼 Can Allen wrestle carries away from Hall?

Breece Hall is the Jets' RB1, but Braelon Allen could take on a more prominent role in Year 2. Allen turned 21 in January, and at 6-foot-1 and 235 pounds, he offers the size and physicality coaches love. Hall is in a contract year, and though he's had great moments in the NFL, he also suffered six fumbles in 2024 and posted 4.2 yards per carry, his lowest single-season average. If Hall's inconsistencies continue and force the new coaching staff to rethink the team's future at running back, Allen could be the answer.

Pittsburgh Steelers

🍷 Are the new starting CBs "experienced" or "old"?

Pittsburgh added Jalen Ramsey and Darius Slay this year in hopes they're aging like fine wine. Once the NFL's best corner, the 30-year-old Ramsey declined from his All-Pro level during his tenure in Miami. Slay, a key starter for the Philadelphia Eagles in recent seasons, turned 34 this year and could fall off a cliff at any time. Both players will have a chance to prove that age is just a number while going up against a younger group of receivers led by DK Metcalf and Calvin Austin at camp.

Tennessee Titans

💸 Was Titans' money well spent in free agency?

The Titans welcomed receivers Tyler Lockett and Van Jefferson, linemen Dan Moore Jr. and Kevin Zeitler, linebackers Dre'Mont Jones and Cody Barton, and safety Xavier Woods in free agency. Tennessee deserves credit for addressing its biggest needs, but most of the acquisitions come with questions. Giving left tackle Moore $82 million for four years was likely a massive overpay. Barton's contract includes more than $13 million in guarantees. Lockett, Jefferson, and Jones are low-risk, one-year signings, but it's hard to envision them moving the needle for a team coming off a 3-14 campaign. Training camp will help indicate whether the Titans are moving in the right direction.